The Going Out of Business Sale of Trak Auto in Virginia , especially at one store tonight, really was a bright spot in an otherwise dismal month so far, as I'd 1) gotten married 3 weekends ago , but since then 2) found out my house was robbed by several of the stepson's friends WHILE I was gone getting married , 3) none of my vehicles are 100%, 4) my house electric wiring on the first floor is burning up, literally, lights are flickering on and off when too much load applied , and 5) my dental bill will suck up ALL my job Bonus money and then some ( $1,700 worth of teeth repair, no dental insurance at work). It has been a record DISMAL time for me, I'm just angry over the robbery (I lost guns and cash ), some family feuding behind the scenes at the wedding, etc. Just has NOT been a great month for me. I'm glad it's October! Anyway, I bought 5 different radiator hoses, spanning the 9 years of Gremlins, they had a good selection ( imagine THAT! ), had some V-8 Pacer hoses, too, but didn't need them. Also had , I think, the Audi 2.0 litre Gremlin motor hoses, but didn't buy any. I wrote down the numbers, though. So, at least I have some stuff to repair my Gremlins when I need them now. :) Yes, I can still smile, although *stiffly*. Ouch, it hurts. Well, that's all for now, hope everyone else is doing better! Later, Jerry in Virginia...